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Journey Towards a Falling Sun Kindle Edition

by N. Lombardi (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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He's a hard-drinking, philandering American engineer. She's a prim and proper African professor. Their improbable romance begins with a chance encounter on the streets of Nairobi, and soon develops into passionate ardor. Unaware of the consequences that their love affair will bring in the future, they soon find themselves caught up in the tumult of Kenyan politics, trapped in the center of a government scandal, and an incredible odyssey through the wilderness of the northern frontier is their only way out. More than a love story, Journey Towards a Falling Sun tells of a heroic struggle against all odds and a search for cultural identity in a rapidly changing Africa.
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    June 27, 2014
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...a gripping journey through East Africa ...culminates in a thrilling conclusion that this reviewer believes will take the reader by surprise! Journey Towards a Falling Sun is thoroughly recommended reading.
Reviewed By Jeffrey Brooke-Stewart for Readers' Favorite


Occasionally witty, at times heart-warming, Journey Towards a Falling Sun is a novel filled with interesting and suspenseful situations... a first-hand look at a fascinating continent that is still woefully misunderstood by most of the world...
Reviewed By Lit Amri for Readers' Favorite

About the Author

Nick Lombardi has spent over half his life in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and can speak five languages. Nick now lives in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KDQ9VEM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Roundfire Books; Reprint edition (June 27, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 27, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3398 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 431 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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N. Lombardi Jr.

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N. Lombardi Jr, the N for Nicholas, has spent over half his life in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, working as a groundwater geologist. Nick can speak five languages: Swahili, Thai, Lao, Chinese, and Khmer (Cambodian).

In 1997, while visiting Lao People's Democratic Republic, he witnessed the remnants of a secret war that had been waged for nine years, among which were children wounded from leftover cluster bombs. Driven by what he saw, he worked on The Plain of Jars for the next eight years.

Nick maintains a website with content that spans most aspects of the novel: The Secret War, Laotian culture, Buddhism etc. http://plainofjars.net

His second novel, Journey Towards a Falling Sun, is set in the wild frontier of northern Kenya.

His latest novel, Justice Gone, was inspired by the fatal beating of a homeless man by police.

Nick now lives in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Joann R. Greene
4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2015
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This novel is the story of an ex-pat American living and working in Kenya in the late 1970's to early 80's. He meets the love of his life in Amonee, a music teacher at an American school in Kenya. I loved his descriptions of the areas of Kenya that the author writes about. Very visual. It also goes into the corrupt nature of African governments and the killing off of differing African cultures. I skipped through some of the African political parts as I know I'll never remember any of it anyway. His description of the Turkana Tribe in Kenya sent me to the pc to check out somethings I wasn't aware of. Not sure if I liked the ending as it sounds like there will be a sequel?
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Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2014
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I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars! N. Lombardi is now at the top of my author favorites. I won't miss anything this man writes.

First of all, the title is amazing--"Journey Towards a Falling Sun" with the picture of the desolate beauty of East Africa is enough to make a reader hungry to get to what's inside.

The novel is the story of Daryl Loomis, an ex-pat American living and working in Kenya in the late 1970's-early 80's. He's responsible for the drilling of water wells all over the bush so that oil companies can come in and drill for oil. He meets the love of his life in Amonee, a music teacher at an American school in Kenya.

Although, this is a love story at it's heart, this novel is so much more. It's a commentary on the corrupt nature of African governments, the unabashed pillaging of African nature and the killing off of differing African cultures.

This is the second novel I've had the pleasure to read by Mr. Lombardi. The first was "The Plain of Jars". If you haven't read either of these gold-star novels, I suggest you read them both. You will learn, laugh and unashamedly weep. You will be a changed person by having the opportunity to enjoy either or both novels. I've only ever recommended one other author's works as highly as I have Mr. Lombardi's; I don't make such recommendations lightly.

Kelley
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K. Hampton
4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2016
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I loved the author's first book, and I wasn't disappointed at all by this one, his second. The story had plenty of action, with a sweet romance woven in, and a surprise ending that I won't reveal except it made me very emotional.
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Marilyn
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2014
N. Lombardi Jr., author of "The Plain of Jars" has once again written an amazing novel! "Journey Towards a Falling Sun" has brought to life not only a magnificent cast of characters, but also a blossoming love story mixed with political intrigue that results in a precarious trek through the harsh desert on the Kenya frontier. I found myself rooting for this heroic couple as they battle the odds to gain a happy life. From the very beginning the author's words give the reader a feeling of involvement in the story as it also presents a vivid picture of the people and landscapes of East Africa, taking the time to create scenes and anecdotes that pull the reader in. Another well-written book and compelling story by this author. I am very much looking forward to reading this author's next novel.
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James M. Vincent
5.0 out of 5 stars A multilevel cultural adventure
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2015
Billed as a romance adventure, this novel is a bit more than that, with the question of African culture as the core theme. An American expat of mixed race is smitten by a Kenyan music professor, and their ensuing relationship continues while he's off on a drilling expedition in the remote northern desert. Here we meet the Turkana people, whose lifestyle has remained unchanged for hundreds of years, and which presents an intriguing counterpoint to the Africans on the drilling team. The first half of the book sets the scene and slowly climbs like an initial roller coaster ride before taking off and descending at breakneck speed toward the dramatic finish.
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uwis66
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2014
This is a talented author, one to watch. He knows how to tell a story and I couldn't wait to read the next pages. The character development is excellent and the images of Africa were vivid. I felt like I was right there. He writes VERY well. I am looking forward to his next book.
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